Drug InformationPharmacy FAQWhat does the term "generic" mean? Do generic medications produce the same effect as the brand name medicines do?The difference between a brand name medicine and a generic one is in the name, shape and in the price. A generic drug is usually called by the name o... more >> Why are generic medicines so cheap?Generics are much cheaper than brand-name drugs because generic companies do not have overhead cost such as research and marketing. Most generic drugs are manufactured off-shore and sold online. Since manufacturers do not spend... more >> Are generic drugs as reliable as brand name pills?Generic drugs are tested under the same standards as brand-name drugs. Each generic drug is laboratory tested so that the same amount is absorbed into the body as with brand-name drugs. Pills do not look like the brand name medication. The pills have a different name printed on them. Why?As we have already mentioned that no manufacturer can take out a patent for a chemical agent. Thus generics can have the exactly same active ingredients as th... more >> Are generic drugs patented?No, but having a patent does not make it any more reliable. ... more >>What is online pharmacy?Since about the year 2000, hundreds of pharmacies have begun operating over the internet. |
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DescriptionDomperidone(dom-PER-i-done) is a medicine that increases the movements or contractions of the stomach and bowel. Domperidone is also used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by other drugs used to treat Parkinson's Disease. Domperidone is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage forms: Before Receiving This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For domperidone the following should be considered: AllergiesTell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to domperidone. PregnancyPregnancydomperidone has not been studied in pregnant women. However, domperidone has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies. Breast-feeding Breast-feedingDomperidone passes into the breast milk, but it is not known if domperidone will cause unwanted effects in the newborn. It may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment. Be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits of the medicine with your doctor. ChildrenChildrenStudies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of domperidone in children with use in other age groups. Older adultsMany medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing the use of domperidone in the elderly with use in other age groups. Other medicinesAlthough certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine, especially:
Other medical problemsThe presence of other medical problems may affect the use of domperidone. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Proper Use of This MedicineDosingThe dose of domperidone will be different for different patients.Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of domperidone.If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of tablets of that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also,the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking domperidone.
Missed doseIf you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. StorageTo store this medicine:
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Symptoms of overdose Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur Difficulty in speaking; disorientation; dizziness; fainting; irregular heartbeat; light-headedness ; loss of balance or muscle control Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Less common Loss of balance or muscle control; swelling of the mouth Rare Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse; swelling of face, hands, lower legs, or feet . Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome. Less common Breast milk flowing from the nipple; dry mouth; swelling of the breast in the male; headache; hives; hot flashes; itching of skin; itching, redness, pain, or swelling of eye; menstrual irregularities; pain in the breast Rare Change in need to urinate; change in appetite; constipation; diarrhea; burning, difficult, or painful urination ; difficulty in speaking ; dizziness; drowsiness; heartburn; irritability; lack or loss of strength; leg cramps; mental dullness; nervousness; palpitations; sluggishness; stomach cramps; thirst; tiredness; weakness |
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